05-27-1999 VC WS-MMINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, MAY 27, 1999
Present: Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Mayor
Joseph A. Tringali, Vice Mayor
Gail H. Vastola, President Pro Tem
David B. Norris, Councilman
Charles R. O'Meilia, Councilman
Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Eissey called the meeting to order at 9:10 p.m. All members of Council were present.
All members of staff were present.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Staff was directed to provide Board of Adjustment Minutes as soon as possible after the Board's
meeting, since there is only a 30-day period for any appeals which may be made by the Village
Council. Additionally, the Council requested regular status reports on major projects within the
Village.
PART-TIME POSITION - CHILDREN' S LIBRARY
Discussion was held concerning a budget transfer in the amount of $3,400 for a temporary part-
time position at the North Palm Beach children's library. This was forwarded to the Regular
Session agenda of June 10, 1999.
VILLAGE HALL RENOVATION -SPACE STUDY
Discussion was held concerning the space study, which was conducted in 1989 and updated in
1994 by Palm Beach Design Group. After a lengthy discussion, it was agreed to send this issue
to the Regular Session agenda of June 10, 1999 to direct staff to negotiate alump-sum contract
with Gee & Jenson for a schematic design only as stated in the original request for proposals,
exclusive of any construction costs, and exclusive of paving the parking lot.
Minutes of Workshop Session
Held Thursday, May 27, 1999
BID AWARD -REROOFING OF NPB COUNTRY CLUB CLUBHOUSE
The Council discussed the bid received from Southern Coast, Deerfield Beach, Florida, in the
amount of $79,800 for re-roofing of clubhouse at the NPB Country Club. This was forwarded to
the Regular Session Agenda of June 10, 1999.
PROCEDURAL CHANGES FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS
Discussion was held concerning changing the voting procedure for the reading and enactment of
ordinances, including changing the numbering system from Bill numbers to Ordinance numbers.
This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of June 10, 1999.
BID AWARD -BREATHING AIR COMPRESSOR -FIRE DIVISION
The Council discussed the bid of United Compressor, Inc., Riviera Beach, Florida, in the amount
of $24,604.03 for a breathing air compressor system; funds to be expended from K5710-44920
(Construction). This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of June 10, 1999.
BID AWARD - RESANDING OF BUNKERS -GOLF COURSE
Discussion took place concerning the bid of Detail Turf, Hobe Sound, Florida, in the amount of
$18,460 for the resanding of 22 bunkers located on the golf course; funds to be expended from
L8045-34683 (R&M-Golf Course). This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of June
10, 1999.
MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNITS (MSTU) STUDY
The Council discussed a draft resolution from the City of Boca Raton, Florida, urging Palm
Beach County to proceed with a Municipal Service Taxing Unit Study. No action was taken on
this issue.
SURPLUS EQUIPMENT -COMPUTERS
Discussion was held concerning declaring the used and replaced computer equipment as surplus
equipment. This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of June 10, 1999.
CODE AMENDMENT FOR OUTDOOR SEATING
Discussion was held concerning amending various sections of the zoning code to allow
restaurants that are permitted uses within their districts to have outdoor seating when qualifying
under the outdoor seating provisions of Appendix C-Zoning of the Code. Language was revised
in paragraph 2 of Section 1, line 3 and paragraph 2 of Section 3, line 3 to read "entirely
contained with the building or the premises otherwise qualified under outdoor seating provisions
of Appendix C-Zoning... " This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of June 10, 1999.
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Minutes of Workshop Session
Held Thursday, May 27, 1999
SURPLUS EQUIPMENT AND AWARD OF BID -FIRE DIVISION
Discussion was held concerning a bid by Deep South Truck and Equipment in the amount of
$2,861 for declared surplus fire vehicle. This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of
June 10, 1999.
BUDGET TRANSFER FOR ADDITIONAL LEGAL EXPENSES
The Council discussed a budget transfer request of $10,000 for additional legal expenses for
Special legal Counsel Tom Baird from Accounts A5509-66490 (Machinery & Equipment) in the
amount of $7,000 and A5540-49911 (Council Contingency) in the amount of $3,000. This will
be placed on the Regular Session agenda of June 10, 1999. Staff was instructed to provide a
recap of all expenses incurred to date for Tom Baird to the Village Council.
SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE -MOLE CRICKET TREATMENT -NPBCC
Discussion was held concerning approval of sole source purchase in the amount of $12,600 for
mole cricket treatment at the North Palm Beach country Club Golf Course. This was forwarded
to the Regular Session agenda of June 10, 1999.
TRAFFIC LIGHT -WINK-DIXIE MARKETPLACE
Discussion was held concerning FDOT position regarding installation of traffic light on U. S. 1
at the Winn-Dixie shopping center. Although the FDOT has determined that signalization is not
appropriate, the Village Council moved this item to the Regular Session of June 10, 1999 with a
resolution to the FDOT urging them to reconsider their position and approve a traffic signal at
this location.
BID AWARD -INTERIOR FURNISHINGS FOR NPBCC CLUBHOUSE
Discussion was held concerning bid of Huston's Commercial and Healthcare Interiors, Stuart,
Florida, in the amount of $90,203.84 for interior furnishings .for the clubhouse at the North Palm
Beach Country Club; funds to be expended from L8059-66210 (Construction & Major
Renovation). This will be brought back to the next workshop on June 10, 1999 for continued
discussion.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Village Manager Dennis Kelly addressed the Council and asked for guidance on his negotiation
with applicants for the position of police chief. The Village Council agreed to the top of the
salary range as well as moving expenses, but denied other requests, including 3 months
severance if probation is not met, car allowance of $450.00/month, and credits for sick leave and
vacation leave.
Minutes of Workshop Session
Held Thursday, May 27, 1999
ADJOURNMENT
Having reached the curfew of 11 p.m., the meeting adjourned.
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